According to Volcom, they began using the trademark “stone” on their products in 1991 and “the distinctive stone mark, which resembles an inverted diamond, was different from, intended to be different from, and remains different from, any mark used in the industry.”

“Despite its awareness of Volcom’s stone mark, in approximately 2009, Roc Nation began using a very similar inverted diamond logo,” the documents state.

“Without Volcom’s consent, defendant has knowingly used in commerce a reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation of Volcom’s registered mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods and services on or in connection with which such use is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive,” the claim states.

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Corey Carter, partnered with Live Nation in 2008 to form Roc Nation, an entertainment company that also does touring and merchandise as well consulting on various projects.